Lom Population 2026

Lom has a population of 18,593, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, located in Montana. Roughly 0.3% of Bulgaria's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Sofia, the country's biggest city.

Location of Lom (capital Sofia shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

18,593

Rank in Bulgaria

#49

Coordinates

43.83°N, 23.24°E

~37 m elevation · Europe/Sofia

Distance to capital (Sofia)

126 km

78 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Montana

City	Population	Rank in Bulgaria
Montana	47,445	#21
Berkovitsa	15,027	#55

Cities near Lom

Vidin34,797 people · ~34 km away
Montana47,445 people · ~47 km away
Berkovitsa15,027 people · ~67 km away
Vratsa49,569 people · ~74 km away
Botevgrad20,909 people · ~112 km away
Pleven90,209 people · ~120 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lom?

Lom has a population of 18,593 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Bulgaria.

What region is Lom in?

Lom is located in Montana, Bulgaria.

Is Lom the capital of Bulgaria?

No, the capital of Bulgaria is Sofia, about 126 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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